The Mystery of the Great Pyramids at Giza

Summary: Describes the Egyptian Great Pyramids at Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world. Provides a brief history of events leading to their construction. Describes the mysteries surrounding their construction.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the world. It towers over Giza still today. The Great Pyramid of Giza is still a mystery.

The way the pyramid of Giza was built is still somewhat a mystery. Large stones were placed almost perfectly in position. Peasants would drag the large blocks up large ramps made out of sand. The peasants that hauled the stones owed the king in some way. These large ramps were held up by clay bricks. They would add on to the ramps after each level. They used wooden rollers to pull the rocks more easily up the ramps and into place. Skilled masons made sure the dimensions were right so they could fit the rocks together tightly. Skilled people would watch over to make sure that the rocks were placed perfectly. Placing these rocks took time and very small...